Private Polytechnic Colleges in India

1,942 polytechnic institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 428 districts, with the largest concentration in Khordha (48). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many polytechnic colleges are there in India?

1,942 polytechnic institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved polytechnic colleges in India?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do polytechnic colleges in India have?

1,074,205 approved seats across 1,942 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in India has the most polytechnic colleges?

Khordha, with 48 of the 1,942 institutions listed here.

What courses do polytechnic colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (1,707), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1,662), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1,067), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (758), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (663), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (630). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

Do all these institutions only offer diplomas?

No. 686 of them also hold approval for degree courses, and are marked "Also offers degree courses" in the list. AICTE approves diploma and degree courses under the same programme, Engineering and Technology, so an institution can hold both. Each is counted once here.

Where does this list come from?

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.